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Kindergarten-Grade 5-An introduction explains the inspiration for Zalben's title and selections-a 16th-century Jewish legend in which humans are created to find the shards and rebuild the vessels that had shattered from the weight of containing God's holy light. Their actions would "repair the world." The sacred verses are culled from sources representing a variety of cultures and time periods, including the Bible, Koran, Native American and African prayers, as well as holy men such as the Dalai Lama, Lao-Tzu, Buddha, and St. Francis of Assisi. Zalben's mixed-media illustrations incorporate rice paper from Japan, papyrus from the Nile, and paper made from the bark of African and Middle Eastern trees. The artist imitates a wide range of styles, from Persian miniatures to Matisse cutouts, furthering the sense of global inclusion. Most are quite well executed; a few are less successful. Clearly a response to September 11th (although the day is not actually mentioned), the book offers much to consider about peace and character in any environment in which spiritual conversations are encouraged.
Wendy Lukehart, Washington DC Public Library
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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*Starred Review* Gr. 2-6. Zalben offers a distinctive collection of short, inspirational writings gathered from many cultures and religious traditions. Selections include passages from the Bible, the Qur'an, and the writings of Lao-Tzu, the Buddha, Native American peoples, St. Francis of Assisi, the Shona of Zimbabwe, the Dalai Lama, and Mahatma Gandhi. Each piece is illustrated with one or two pages of artwork--sometimes delicate, precise paintings, sometimes bold paper-cut collage, sometimes a combination of the two. Even the art incorporates materials from around the world, such as Egyptian papyrus and Japanese rice paper, which Zalben has cut, torn, painted, and digitally manipulated to make illustrations that can differ in style from one another, but suit the writings they illustrate. A simple collage flower shown growing from seed to withering plant in one picture illustrates the words of Ecclesiastes 3:1-9; in another an Asian wall hanging complements a saying of the Buddha. The positive message of this anthology of poems, quotations,and prayers, with thoughtful selections and creative illustrations, shines through like the sun that warms the world's children on the jacket illustration. Carolyn Phelan
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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Kindergarten-Grade 5-An introduction explains the inspiration for Zalben's title and selections-a 16th-century Jewish legend in which humans are created to find the shards and rebuild the vessels that had shattered from the weight of containing God's holy light. Their actions would "repair the world." The sacred verses are culled from sources representing a variety of cultures and time periods, including the Bible, Koran, Native American and African prayers, as well as holy men such as the Dalai Lama, Lao-Tzu, Buddha, and St. Francis of Assisi. Zalben's mixed-media illustrations incorporate rice paper from Japan, papyrus from the Nile, and paper made from the bark of African and Middle Eastern trees. The artist imitates a wide range of styles, from Persian miniatures to Matisse cutouts, furthering the sense of global inclusion. Most are quite well executed; a few are less successful. Clearly a response to September 11th (although the day is not actually mentioned), the book offers much to consider about peace and character in any environment in which spiritual conversations are encouraged.
Wendy Lukehart, Washington DC Public Library
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
*Starred Review* Gr. 2-6. Zalben offers a distinctive collection of short, inspirational writings gathered from many cultures and religious traditions. Selections include passages from the Bible, the Qur'an, and the writings of Lao-Tzu, the Buddha, Native American peoples, St. Francis of Assisi, the Shona of Zimbabwe, the Dalai Lama, and Mahatma Gandhi. Each piece is illustrated with one or two pages of artwork--sometimes delicate, precise paintings, sometimes bold paper-cut collage, sometimes a combination of the two. Even the art incorporates materials from around the world, such as Egyptian papyrus and Japanese rice paper, which Zalben has cut, torn, painted, and digitally manipulated to make illustrations that can differ in style from one another, but suit the writings they illustrate. A simple collage flower shown growing from seed to withering plant in one picture illustrates the words of Ecclesiastes 3:1-9; in another an Asian wall hanging complements a saying of the Buddha. The positive message of this anthology of poems, quotations,and prayers, with thoughtful selections and creative illustrations, shines through like the sun that warms the world's children on the jacket illustration. Carolyn Phelan
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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According to a sixteenth-century midrash (a legend based on a biblical text) by Rabbi Isaac Luria, when God made the world He planned to put sparks of light into everything. Read the first page New!
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According to a sixteenth-century midrash (a legend based on a biblical text) by Rabbi Isaac Luria, when God made the world He planned to put sparks of light into everything. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- In the Beginning: The Story of the Old Testament by Henry Wansbrough on page 2
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